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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fever and is receiving acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of fever indicates acetaminophen’s effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which one of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical anesthetic reduces pain during the lumbar puncture.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive exercise and sweating can cause dehydration increasing lithium toxicity risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fever and is receiving acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of fever indicates acetaminophen’s effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
During a group therapy session
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression involves reverting to an earlier stage of development here shown as disinterest in work due to a setback a less mature coping mechanism.